The Effect of a Short Vacation on Work Stress among Tourism Lecturers

Abstract

A short vacation usually refers to a short period spent away from home or work for leisure or recreation. It is a relatively short break or vacation, usually between a few days to a week, created to provide relaxation, tranquillity, and freedom. A short vacation can take many forms depending on individual preferences and circumstances. A short vacation offers an opportunity to disconnect from work-related stress. By taking leave, lecturers can stay away from work for a while to avoid work pressure. Based on the topic, we studied the effect of a short vacation on the stress level of lectures, especially lectures that teach in the field of tourism-related. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the impact of short vacations on work stress among tourism lecturers. The research uses a semi-structured set of questions and an exploratory methodology, starting with in-depth interviews. When it reaches saturation points, data is collected. Thematic analysis is a technique for data analysis based on themes that appear in interviews, and it will be used for these types of interviews. Any number of formats, including transcripts from interviews, field notes, policy documents, images, and videos, could be used to represent the data that is being analyzed. Consequently, the main drawback of this study is the limited sample size, however impressive results were ultimately attained.